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Rose City Comic Con returns Friday, Sept. 22, through Sunday, Sept. 24

Fans of every flavor, from comic books to anime, will flock to the Oregon Convention Center for the 11th Rose City Comic Con.

Eight people dressed up in cosplay at the Rose City Comic Con.

This year’s comic con will feature Destination Cosplay with meetups, panels, and demos.

Photo via Rose City Comic Con

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Samwise Gamgee, Lando Calrissian, and Dwight Schrute walk into a convention center… and proceed to squabble over who was the best sidekick.

That’s the kind of quirky character interaction we’re hoping for at Rose City Comic ConPortland’s premier pop culture event — which returns to the Oregon Convention Center from Friday, Sept. 22, to Sunday, Sept. 24. The family-friendly celebration has something for everyone, whatever fandom you fancy.

People waiting in line and a girl holding up two peace signs.

The first Rose City Comic Con was in 2012.

Photo via Rose City Comic Con

🧠 Things to know

  • Standard, three-day badges are $90, and there are also single-day passes ($48-$62).
  • Using the mobile app will keep you up to date on information about guests, schedules, exhibitors, artists, panels, and family activities — especially since there won’t be a physical program to reference.
  • The convention breaks experiences into different fan guides, which can help you narrow your focus to get the most out of your time.
  • When it comes to accessibility, a limited number of wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone who needs a quiet space away from the hustle and bustle can find it in Room E147-148.
A person dressed up for the Rose City Comic Con's Cosplay Contest

The Cosplay Competition is one of the convention’s most popular events.

Photo via Rose City Comic Con

⭐ Can’t miss events

Plan your weekend and check out the full programming schedule.

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